Application Process

Also see our How to Apply section.

How do I apply and what is the application process?

Please refer to the following timeline for the 2013-14 residency year. The application will reopen in July 2012.

• Complete and submit the online application and request that the supplementary documents be sent to the Denver Teacher Residency office by the final application deadline.
• Once you create an account, you can access your application at any time. The online application is the only type of application accepted.
• Select applicants will be invited to participate in a demonstration day, which includes additional screening activities, including an interview and teaching demonstration.
• Following demonstration day, selected candidates will be asked to submit a University of Denver application.

What are the application components?

• Click here to download the DTR Application Checklist PDF.

What tests are required to apply?

• Elementary Education applicants must take either the PLACE (elementary education #01) or Praxis II (elementary education content knowledge #0014)
• Secondary Mathematics applicants must take the PLACE (mathematics #04) or Praxis II (mathematics #0061) OR have 24 undergraduate credit hours in mathematics content. Click here for more details on mathematics content.
• Secondary Science applicants must take the PLACE (science #05) or Praxis II (general science #0435) OR have 24 undergraduate credit hours in science content. Click here for more details on science content.

Do I need to take the GRE or the MAT?

• No. DTR applicants are not required to take the GRE or the MAT.

Can I reapply if I do not get admitted?

• Yes. You can reapply for DTR in the subsequent application year.